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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake City, IA

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The cost of independent living in Lake City is about $3,453 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 67 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeview Manor is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and is a skilled nursing facility. It is our mission to provide our residents with the happiness and comfort they deserve. Our staff is very loving and caring and we offer a variety of special amenities to ensure our residents stay happy....
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Our family couldn’t be happier with the care, love, and friendships that mom is getting at Otsego. We are second generation I guess you would say as my grandmother was there for 7 years. Mom was happy with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
McCord Manor of Storm LakeMcCord Manor of Storm Lake is a senior housing complex in the beautiful city of Storm Lake, Iowa. Storm Lake is a wonderful community located in Buena Vista County. Sitting beside the lake where the city got its name, Storm Lake has a bustling but relaxing community with...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's over 7 years ago. My Dad is 93, she is 90; they have been married for 69 years. Thanks to my amazing siblings, we were able to keep Mom at home until recently. While it...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationWillow Dale Wellness Village is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus is located on the rich plains of Perry, Iowa 25 miles NW of Des Moines. Eden Acres is like a close-nit community of extended friends and family and has been part of the Perry community since 1957.In 2014, we opened a new, 72,000 square feet nursing, memory...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Windsor Manor Webster City, we believe that remaining connected to friends and loved ones, as well as the community and world at large, is a vital part of thriving as an older adult. We strive to diminish limitations by encouraging activity that stimulates the mind as well as the body, and we...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Lake City, IA

The average cost of senior living in Lake City is $3,453 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willey, IA with an average of $2,908 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake City, IA vs. nearby cities

Lake City, IA
$3,453/mo
$3,460/mo
$3,699/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake City, IA vs. the state and national average

Lake City, IA
$3,453/mo
$3,219/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake City vs. other types of senior living

$4,541/mo
Independent Living
$3,453/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lake City, IA by room type

Studio
$4,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,596/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,150/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lake City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lake City

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake City

Otsego Place in Storm Lake, IA

5.0
Both my Mother and now my Mother in law have been residents of Otsego Place. It has given my husband and I a great feeling of comfort knowing these two ladies had the best of care. The staff are like family, the food is excellent, and there are lots of activies for them to participate in. ...
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Lakeside Village in Panora, IA

5.0
They were incredibly helpful to me and our family. When my loved one was first checked in, [name removed] the nurse highly recommend we put her in Hospice. That was a shock to us, but when she fully explained it we agreed. It was absolutely the right thing to do. Her dementia was much worse than ...
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Rolling Meadows Senior Living in Carroll, IA

4.0
Seem to be a lot of “turnover” staff these post few months. Hopefully this will all make things better. Food is good some days, and not so good other days. I like living here and the staff that stayed are great. Would like a few more activities – more variety. And I love the van rides and ...
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Lake City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake City, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake City independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake City, IANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake City independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake City, IANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake City independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Lake City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake City, IANational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
8.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.4%
45.7%
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Lakeside Village, Holstein Senior Living and Rolling Meadows Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake City, Iowa. See full list of communities.

There are 62 independent living facilities near Lake City, Iowa. See the full list.

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